Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora has been the resident US News Writer for InvestmentNews since February 2024. 

An experienced journalist, he honed his understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology over seven years of conversations with portfolio managers, advisors and other industry experts and insiders over the course of nearly a decade. 

In his spare time, he enjoys running (he's run a full mary once, and is hoping to make it twice), singing, biking, listening to audiobooks, or doing some combination thereof.

Email him at [email protected].

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IRS provides relief to taxpayers hit by California fires
RETIREMENT TAX JAN 13, 2025
IRS provides relief to taxpayers hit by California fires

The federal tax agency announced various extensions, credits, and exclusions, including potential penalty-free distributions from retirement plans and IRAs.

BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 13, 2025
BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement

Canadian bank's capital markets arm reportedly failed to detect representatives' misleading disclosures involving $3 billion of mortgage-backed "sliver bonds" sold over a multi-year period.

MAI Capital Management snaps up $662M Concentric
NEWS RIAS JAN 13, 2025
MAI Capital Management snaps up $662M Concentric

The serial RIA acquirer's latest partnership gives it another foothold in California's high-net-worth space within Bay Area.

ETFs post blockbuster year in 2024, says SSGA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 10, 2025
ETFs post blockbuster year in 2024, says SSGA

Analysis reveals record annual inflows across multiple categories, though risks may be looming in the year ahead.

InvestCloud, WealthFeed lock in new partners
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 10, 2025
InvestCloud, WealthFeed lock in new partners

The wealth tech firms are expanding their respective networks with their first strategic partnerships for 2025.

Texas court rules against American Airlines in ESG 401(k) plan case
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2025
Texas court rules against American Airlines in ESG 401(k) plan case

The presiding judge found the airline breached its fiduciary duty under federal law by prioritizing non-financial considerations in its employee retirement plan.

Janney hails 2024 recruitment season with 27 advisor additions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2025
Janney hails 2024 recruitment season with 27 advisor additions

The broker-dealer giant's new hires last year added more than $4.3 billion in collective client assets to its private client group.

Don't rub SALT cap expansion in US tax system's wounds, urges CRFB
RETIREMENT TAX JAN 10, 2025
Don't rub SALT cap expansion in US tax system's wounds, urges CRFB

Analysis warns proposed $20,000 deduction for married couples would only add to projected $3.9 trillion revenue loss, among other consequences.

Dodge & Cox reveals CEO Dana Emery to step down
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 10, 2025
Dodge & Cox reveals CEO Dana Emery to step down

The mutual fund giant's chair and chief executive is retiring after a lengthy 40-year tenure at the firm.

Wealth Enhancement Group tops $103B in assets with Ohio acquisition
NEWS RIAS JAN 10, 2025
Wealth Enhancement Group tops $103B in assets with Ohio acquisition

The RIA colossus adds to its still-growing national footprint with its fourth location in the state.